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Dr. Ann N. Karimi (PhD) Birth Name: Ann N. Karimi Birth Place: Kirinyaga Nationality Kenyan Children: 2 Alma mater: USIU, University of Nairobi, Kenya Methodist University.

Introduction

Dr. Ann N. Karimi, PhD, (born in the 80s) is currently the Director, Corporate Services (DCS) National Biosafety Authority in Kenya, who has been in office since 2019.

Education

Dr. Karimi holds a PhD in Business Administration with a Major in Finance from the Kenya Methodist University. In addition, she holds a Master of Science in Finance Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration (IBA) with a Major in Finance from United States International University USIU. She is a Full Member of the Institute of Certified Investment Financial Analysts(ICIFA) and the[Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI). Before joining National Biosafety Authority (NBA), she held various senior positions in both the public and private sector, including; Financial Analyst, Head of Credit, East Africa, Head of Pensions and Institutional Business, and held Directorships in the private sector. In addition, she is a Finance and Leadership enthusiast with a certification in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Kenya Institute of Management.

Personal Life

Has 2 children and is married. Enjoys Reading Financial and Business Journals, Farming and Gardening, Community Development.

Publications

• Karimi, A., Baimwera, B., Miluwi, J., Influence of Credit Risk Education on Access to Credit by Micro Enterprises in the Formal Sector in Kenya. International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP) Vol. 11 Issue No. 4, 2023. https://ijpp.kemu.ac.ke/ijpp/index.php/ijpp/article/view/384 • Karimi, A., Baimwera, B., Miluwi, J., Financial Planning Services and Access to Credit by Micro Enterprises in the Formal Sector in Kenya. Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, Vol.7 No.2, 2023. https://www.jibism.org/core_files/index.php/JIBISM/article/view/236 • Karimi, Ann. “Let’s nurture a savings culture for a great future” Nation, December 08, 2022. https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/let-s-nurture-a-savings-culture-for-a-great-future--4046894